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14
November
2019
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00:01
Europe/Amsterdam
The power of group support! Slimming World is effective for patients with diabetes
On average patients lost 5.5% of their starting weight after a year
A quarter of patients lost more than 10% body weight
Nearly 1 in 10 patients were …
08
November
2019
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14:43
Europe/Amsterdam
Nutritional analysis by the British Nutrition Foundation of Slimming World’s Food Optimising® eating plan, resources, 7-day menu plans, and member’s actual food intake from diaries, found the overall approach meets most current healthy eating …
17
October
2019
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11:29
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World members across the UK and Ireland have raised £339,358 for Cancer Research UK and €15,306 for the Irish Cancer Society by getting behind a month-long activity campaign celebrating Slimming World’s 50th golden birthday year.
The …
25
September
2019
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16:07
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World is celebrating 50 years of success helping millions of people to lose weight.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the nation’s favourite weight-loss organisation has been hosting a summer full of golden festivities, starting …
Success stories
12
November
2019
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
· Wendy Deacon, 49, has been named Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2019 after losing more than half her bodyweight
· She was inspired to change after her daughter worried that Wendy would ‘eat herself to death’
· She’s now looking forward …
23
September
2019
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Angie Brockett, 72, has maintained her incredible 12st 3lbs weight loss for seven years
She believes that her healthy lifestyle has helped her overcome many health conditions
Angie has now been named Slimming World’s Diamond Member of the Year …
14
August
2019
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Ben Muscroft lost 15st 8lbs to be named Slimming World’s Man of the Year 2019
His size meant he had to ask for a seatbelt extension on a trip to Asia – and missed out on visiting the Great Wall of China because he was so unfit
Since losing …
28
June
2019
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Katie and Tony Viney decided to lose weight after worrying that their size meant they wouldn’t live to see their grandchildren grow up
They used to watch their children play on the beach from their car as they didn’t have the energy to join …
Research & presentations
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05
July
2019
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12:26
Europe/Amsterdam
The top reason for wanting to lose weight, according to slimmers* who have shared their stories with Slimming World, is to be confident in having their photo taken.
To mark Slimming World’s 50 anniversary, the weight-loss organisation has today …
24
June
2019
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15:40
Europe/Amsterdam
On average patients lost 5.5% of their starting weight after a year
20% of patients lost more than 10% body weight. Some patients were able to stop their diabetes medication altogether
05
March
2019
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Recent research shows that more than half of women (54%) put off going to the doctors unless they absolutely have to due to feeling nervous ahead of a health check.
The survey of 2,051 people conducted by Censuswide, and commissioned by …
03
January
2019
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07:00
Europe/Amsterdam
New research by YouGov, commissioned by Slimming World, reveals widespread confusion about the role of carbohydrates in health and weight loss, as a result of anti-carb messages and myths
More than 70%[i] of people surveyed by YouGov have tried …
27
Mar
2019
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15:00
Europe/Amsterdam
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Collaboration is key to alleviating the obesity crisis
17
Sep
2018
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10:44
Europe/Amsterdam
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Food Optimising changes statement
12
Jul
2018
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11:55
Europe/Amsterdam
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'Love the New You' Target member booklet statement from Slimming World
11
Jul
2018
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00:01
Europe/Amsterdam
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Call for clear guidance on healthy weight management in pregnancy
Food & publications
11
February
2019
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10:15
Europe/Amsterdam
Staff at Slimming World’s Derbyshire head office kicked off February with a fabulous ‘Free’ lunch as they celebrated the launch of a national slimming campaign.
To mark the launch of ‘Free Food February’, Slimming World, based in Alfreton, served …
25
October
2018
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14:41
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World and Iceland have won a prestigious national award for their Slimming World Chinese-style Banquet Rice.
01
April
2016
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16:27
Europe/Amsterdam
The fast pace of life today makes it harder and harder to make time for ourselves – which often means eating healthily falls by the wayside. Now the UK’s leading independent weight-loss organisation, Slimming World, has published a new recipe book …
07
October
2015
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13:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Slimming World, the UK’s favourite weight loss organisation, has worked with Iceland Foods to create a brand-new selection of delicious, healthy frozen ready meals, sauces and soups to strengthen its record-breaking food range developed in …
Corporate
15
November
2019
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12:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Employees from Slimming World head office went dotty for BBC Children in Need on Friday 15 November.
Staff members across the Alfreton-based organisation wore yellow and spotty clothing and donated their loose change to the charity.
The …
30
September
2019
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11:52
Europe/Amsterdam
Employees at Slimming World’s Derbyshire head office put on their best threads and held a swinging 60’s-themed birthday party to celebrate the organisation’s 50 anniversary yesterday.
Staff members at the Alfreton-based HQ came to work dressed in …
24
September
2019
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14:44
Europe/Amsterdam
Runners from Slimming World’s Derbyshire head office raced to the finish line at the Reach Mansfield 5k &10k events last weekend.
The team was made up of members of staff from different departments across the Alfreton-based organisation, …
13
August
2019
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13:15
Europe/Amsterdam
Tricia Fowell, 33, from Nottingham is celebrating after winning the title of Slimming World’s Employee of the Year 2019.
Tricia, who lives in Sherwood works as a Senior Designer at Slimming World’s Alfreton head office, was presented with the …